Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Jan 05 2025
Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) Shows Potential in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences investigates the potential of Mitragyna speciosa (commonly known as kratom) in addressing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a neurodegenerative condition with limited treatment options. The research, conducted by teams from Walailak University in Thailand, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh, employed …
Jan 05 2025
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Reaches Four Months Open for Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, will celebrate four months of serving customers 21 and older on Tuesday, January 7. As the state’s only legal marijuana retailer, the store has drawn tens of thousands of visitors since opening its doors to nontribal members on September 7. Located on the Eastern Band of …
Jan 05 2025
Maryland Lawmakers File Legislation to Allow On–Site Marijuana Consumption Establishments and Events
Maryland lawmakers have set the stage for a significant expansion of cannabis-related activities by prefiling Senate Bill 215 and House Bill 132 for the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which begins January 8. The bills, introduced by the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee, propose the establishment of on-site cannabis consumption establishments and …
Jan 03 2025
Minnesota Task Force Recommends Decriminalizing Psilocybin Mushrooms
A Minnesota task force advising lawmakers on psychedelic medicine policy has recommended decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and establishing a state-regulated clinical program to treat mental health disorders. The 23-member Psychedelic Medicine Task Force released its 191-page report on New Year’s Day. Composed of legislators, state agency heads, tribal representatives, veterans, and healthcare professionals, the group approved …
Jan 03 2025
Study: Early Psilocybin Intervention May Reduce Stress-Related Behavioral and Cognitive Deficits
Researchers from the University of Alberta and Western Canada High School have conducted a study exploring the therapeutic potential of psilocybin in mitigating behavioral despair and cognitive impairments caused by chronic stress. Published in the peer reviewed journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, the research focuses on the interaction between the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis …
Jan 03 2025
Washington State’s Legal Marijuana Industry Generates $1.13 Billion in Sales in 2024, Garnering $420 Million in Taxes
Licensed marijuana stores in Washington State sold $109.12 million in December, bringing the year’s total sales to $1.135 billion. December’s marijuana sales total represents a nearly $9 million increase from the $100.4 million sold in November, and it marks a 1.4% increase from December 2023, according to the research firm Headset. This brings the 2024 …
Jan 03 2025
Delaware’s First-Ever Marijuana Commissioner Stepping Down
Robert M. Coupe, Delaware’s first marijuana commissioner, is stepping down after a 40-year career in public service to join the private sector as Chief of Staff at CRx Construction in Rehoboth Beach. During his tenure, Coupe led the newly established Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, overseeing the implementation of Delaware’s regulated adult-use marijuana market under …
Jan 03 2025
The Most Popular Marijuana Strains in the U.S. as of January 2025
As we enter 2025, the strains listed below stand as the most popular among cannabis consumers. Our January 2025 list of the most popular marijuana strains brings a mix of timeless classics and rising stars, reflecting the diverse preferences of cannabis enthusiasts across the nation. The list was compiled using data from several state regulatory …
Jan 03 2025
Florida Legislator Introduces Medical Marijuana Public Employee Protection Act
State Representative Mitch Rosenwald filed House Bill 83 today, proposing landmark legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of Florida’s public employees who are qualified medical marijuana patients. The “Medical Marijuana Public Employee Protection Act” seeks to prevent discrimination against public employees and job applicants for lawful medical marijuana use, while setting clear guidelines for its …
Jan 03 2025
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top $145 Million in December, Bringing 2024 Total to Above $1.8 Billion
Florida’s medical marijuana industry continued its strong performance in December, with $145,551,582 in sales reported. This brings the year-to-date total for 2024 to an impressive $1.81 billion, reaffirming Florida’s position as the largest medical marijuana market in the nation. This is according to data released by the research firm Headset. Dried marijuana flower remained the …
